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  May 24, 2023 The Fortune Society

  Andre Ward Testimony for Executive Budget Hearing

  To ensure that the City invests in the entire continuum of services provided by community-based organizations within city jails and in the community.

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  May 23, 2023 City & State New York

  Parole bills advance in NY Legislature

  As state lawmakers sort out their end-of-session priorities, parole reform appears to be on the agenda for both chambers.

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  May 19, 2023 The Fortune Society

  STATEMENT ON RECENT RIKERS-RELATED DEATH

  The Fortune Society was saddened and appalled to learn of the death this past Tuesday of yet another person held on Rikers Island.

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  May 19, 2023 News 12 Brooklyn

  Protesters calling on mayor to invest in resources working to close Rikers Island instead of DOC budget

  Advocates and elected officials rallied outside of City Hall on Friday to call on the mayor to invest in community organizations and resources that work towards closing Rikers Island, instead of putting more money into the budget of the Department of Correction.

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  May 17, 2023 The Fortune Society

  PROPOSED CUTS TO RIKERS PROGRAM PROVIDERS POSE THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY

  Well-being of incarcerated people is also at risk

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